The countdown is on. On September 10, 2025, TYR is stepping deeper into the running world with a bold new release: the Maverick Runner. After weeks of cryptic teaser videos hinting that “weight is poison for a runner”, the brand has finally pulled back the curtain on what it believes is its most ambitious performance trainer yet.
The Maverick isn’t just light at 7.7 ounces (220 g, men’s size 9), it undercuts much of its competition but what makes it stand out is how it pairs that featherweight build with more foam, not less. That foam is TYR’s new Flighttime™ Supercritical Foam, a midsole technology that delivers over 53% more cushioning per gram than the average running shoe.
The result?
More airtime, longer strides, and less wasted energy.
“Less between you and your fastest self,” the teaser video proclaimed. And Maverick seems determined to prove it. Testing shows an 8% increase in flight time, helping runners cover more ground per step. A +4% boost in Reactive Strength Index (RSI) means snappier turnover and improved efficiency, while a +23% longer propulsive phase gives each stride smoother push-off and sustained forward momentum. For marathoners and tempo runners, that could mean holding pace longer with less fatigue.
The specs make it clear TYR isn’t aiming small:
- Stack heights: 44 mm heel / 36 mm forefoot (8 mm drop)
- Outsole: TYRTAC™ rubber for grip and durability
- Upper: Lightweight, breathable mesh with a wide toe box
- MSRP: $150
- Launch date: September 10, 2025
When stacked against rivals like the ASICS Novablast V5, New Balance Rebel V5 or Adidas Adizero EVO SL, the Maverick edges ahead in both weight and cushioning —a rare combination in a crowded performance shoe market.
Style hasn’t been left behind either. At launch, the Maverick Runner will land in four colorways, including White/Gum, Turq/Multi, White/Black/Gum, and White/Aqua.
With Project Maverick, TYR isn’t just chasing lightness; it’s chasing flight. By engineering a trainer that promises to keep runners in the air longer while demanding less from every stride, the brand is making a statement: the future of running shoes might not be about shaving seconds off the clock — it might be about redefining how every step feels.